Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 23 December 2024

Get Azure Certified ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you use our website (https://www.getazurecertified.com) and any related services. We comply with applicable privacy laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide to Us

• Contact Information: When you submit forms, sign up for newsletters, or contact us, we may collect your name, email address, and other details you provide.
• Account Information: If you create an account, we may collect a username, password, and related details.

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Usage Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, and timestamps.
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies to improve user experience and analyze traffic. You can manage your cookie preferences in your browser settings.

1.3 Third-Party Services

We may collect information through third-party services like Google Analytics or Microsoft Azure APIs. These services have their own privacy policies.

2. How We Use Your Information

• Provide, maintain, and improve our website and services.
• Respond to inquiries or provide customer support.
• Send newsletters or promotional materials, only with your consent.
• Analyze usage data to enhance user experience and performance.
• Comply with legal obligations.

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share information in the following cases:

• With Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist in operating our website or providing services.
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or to protect our legal rights.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your data may be transferred.

4. GDPR Compliance (For EU Users)

4.1 Your Rights Under GDPR

• Right to Access: You can request access to the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to Rectification: You can request corrections to your personal data if it is inaccurate or incomplete.
• Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten"): You can request that we delete your personal data, subject to certain conditions.
• Right to Data Portability: You can request a copy of your personal data in a portable format.
• Right to Restrict Processing: You can request that we limit how we process your data.
• Right to Object: You can object to our processing of your personal data for specific purposes, including direct marketing.

4.2 Legal Basis for Processing

• Your consent.
• Performance of a contract.
• Compliance with legal obligations.
• Legitimate business interests.

4.3 How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise your GDPR rights, please contact us at privacy [at] getazurecertified [dot] com. We will respond within 30 days.

5. CCPA Compliance (For California Users)

5.1 Your Rights Under CCPA

• Right to Know: You can request details about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you.
• Right to Delete: You can request that we delete the personal information we have collected about you, subject to certain exceptions.
• Right to Opt-Out: You can opt out of the sale of your personal information. (Note: We do not sell personal information.)
• Right to Non-Discrimination: You have the right not to be discriminated against for exercising your CCPA rights.

5.2 How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise your CCPA rights, please contact us at privacy@getazurecertified.com or use the "Do Not Sell My Personal Information" link on our website (if applicable). We will verify your identity before processing your request.

6. Your Choices and Rights

• Access and Update: You can request access to or updates to your personal data by contacting us.
• Opt-Out: You can opt out of marketing emails by clicking the unsubscribe link.
• Cookies: Adjust your browser settings to reject cookies if desired.
• Data Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data by contacting us.

7. Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Links to Other Websites

Our site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed at individuals under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:

Get Azure Certified
privacy [at] getazurecertified [dot] com
https://www.getazurecertified.com